Wildhood (ALFF OPENING FILM)

This screening took place on Friday, February 11, 2022 at 8:00 pmYukon Theatre

Stuck in a Nova Scotia trailer park and going nowhere fast, Link (Phillip Lewitski) is always on the run, fleeing local cops, dodging his abusive dad, and denying his Two-Spirit nature.

When Link discovers that, contrary to his dad’s claims, his Mi’kmaw mother may still be alive, he and his half-brother Travis (Avery Winters-Anthony) finally have purpose. On the road to Mi’kma’ki, they pick up Pasmay (Joshua Odjick), a gregarious drifter and pow wow dancer who represents Link’s best chance at locating his mom and finally experiencing a sense of acceptance.

In their first feature film, Bretten Hannam crafts a road movie in which both the journey and destination offer opportunities for self-discovery. The slow burn romance between Link and Pasmay proves both carnal and catalytic, with the sparks that fly igniting Link’s interest in his heritage and willingness to fully embrace his true nature. Hannam’s persuasive coming-of-age tale reminds us how empowerment often comes courtesy of intimacy and tenderness.

In English and Mi'kmaq with English subtitles

Recommended ages 15+ Content advisory for mature themes and sexuality